It feels like a lifetime ago now, but the first two weeks of this month were spent in Tucson, Arizona. Everything changed significantly in that time as we went from coronavirus not being of immediate concern to being woken up by a phone call from our hotel's front desk letting … [Read more...] about 2 Weeks In Tucson, Arizona – Here’s What We Did
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Visiting The Missions Of San Antonio, TX
One thing that we didn't really do in Texas while we were in San Antonio in 2018 was to visit the Missions. We technically went to one - The Alamo - and it wasn't a great experience for me, but that's all changed now. We went through San Antonio to see my friend Sam on our way … [Read more...] about Visiting The Missions Of San Antonio, TX
Visiting The Gator Chateau In Jennings, Louisiana
The Gator Chateau is a worthy stop when you're in Louisiana - especially if you find yourself on I-10. It's free, fun and a great rest stop with information, restrooms and a park to stretch your legs. Even better? It's dog-friendly, which we didn't realize on our first visit … [Read more...] about Visiting The Gator Chateau In Jennings, Louisiana
6 Days In Lake Charles, Louisiana – Here’s What We Did
If you've followed our 50 state road trip for any length of time, you'll know that we're not doing it very efficiently. That's the case not only when it comes to traveling from state to state but also when traveling within a state. That happened again during our time in … [Read more...] about 6 Days In Lake Charles, Louisiana – Here’s What We Did
Our Week In Lafayette, Louisiana – Here’s What We Did
After spending a week in Baton Rouge, Shae, Truffles and I headed an hour west to stay for a week in Lafayette. There was a lot of interesting stuff to learn while there, as well as some tasty food, so we had a great week there. Here's everything that we got up to in … [Read more...] about Our Week In Lafayette, Louisiana – Here’s What We Did
Learn About The Acadian People At Two Great Locations in Lafayette, Louisiana
We visited two different locations in Lafayette, Louisiana celebrating the Acadian people. We learned about the tragedy that brought them to Louisiana's shores in the late 1700's and how their culture developed since then. Both locations were completely worth their time. I'd … [Read more...] about Learn About The Acadian People At Two Great Locations in Lafayette, Louisiana
10 Days In Central Mississippi: Here’s What We Got Up To
After spending the first week of 2020 in New Albany, MS, Shae and I made our way south to the Jackson/Ridgeland area of central Mississippi. We booked a 10 night stay there to maximize our points while staying at the Residence Inn Jackson Ridgeland (read our review here). We … [Read more...] about 10 Days In Central Mississippi: Here’s What We Got Up To
Watching The Peabody Ducks March At The Peabody Memphis Hotel
When asking for ideas of things to do in Tennessee, one of the most common suggestions we received was to go see the Peabody Ducks at the Peabody Memphis hotel. Shae and I had never heard of this experience before, so when we saw that it's a parade where ducks walk up a red … [Read more...] about Watching The Peabody Ducks March At The Peabody Memphis Hotel
25 Free Things To Do In Washington D.C. (Plus One Bonus)
Washington D.C. is surprisingly great if you're on a budget. It's not great when it comes to the cost of hotels, which led to our latest road trip mistake. When it comes to things to do though, it's excellent. The nation's capital is full of monuments, memorials, museums, … [Read more...] about 25 Free Things To Do In Washington D.C. (Plus One Bonus)
4 Ways To Get Washington Monument Tickets – Including When It Seems Sold Out
Despite Shae and I visiting Washington D.C. a number of times in the past, we'd never been up 500 feet inside the Washington Monument. One of the main reasons for that is that it's been closed quite a lot in recent years, but it reopened again in September 2019. Before … [Read more...] about 4 Ways To Get Washington Monument Tickets – Including When It Seems Sold Out